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West Fort Ann Post Office was established this year, (1850.) Hiram Everest is Post Master.
Comstock's Landing Post Office was established in 1832. Peter Comstock was the first Post Master, L. N. Burnell the second, Sey- mour Daley the third, Jonathan Woodard the fourth, Charles W. Kellogg the fifth, and Nathan Long the sixth, and present incumbent.
Griswold's Mills Post Office was established in 1833. Elisha Forbes was the first Post Master, Allen Potter the second, and Ste- phen Potter the third. Mr. P. is the present P. M.
FORT ANN LODGE, NO. 31, I. O. OF O. F.
This Lodge was instituted at Fort Ann Village on the 9th of De- cember, 1845. First Officers-A. Barlow, N. G .; H. B. Fan, V. G .; A. Axtell, R. S. ; O. F. Briggs, T. Present Officers-T. J. Worden, N. G .; P. H. Lamb, V. G .; N. W. Groosebeck, R. S. ; Eli Skinner, jr., T. Whole number of initiations, about 100. Present number of members, about 70. This Lodge is named Fort Ann in remem- brance of Queen Ann Fort which was situated about half a mile South of the Village.
TOWN OF FORT ANN.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCHI.
The Methodist Episcopal Church at Fort Ann Village was organ. ized in 1824, and Circuit Preaching established from that time. In 1827 a Church building was erected by the different Churches and Societies, and used by all as a Union House. In 1837 the Metho- dists sold out their share to the Baptists, and built a House of Wor- ship of their own, which, with the bell and other fixtures, cost about $4000, and was legally incorporated as a Church.
The following are the names of the different Pastors who have been in charge since the organization :- Rev's Samuel Howe, Daniel Brayton, Sherman Minor, Julius Fields, Elisha Andrews. Jacob Beeman, Joseph Ayres, J. B. Houghtaling, James Covell, Abiather Osborn, Charles P. Clark, E. B. Hubbard, Seymour Coleman, C. D. Devol, Coles R. Wilkins, Christopher Morris, and Hiram Meeker, who is the present Pastor. The present number of members is about 100.
BAPTIST CHURCH AT FORT ANN VILLAGE.
This Church was organized at Fort Ann Village in 1822. The following are the names of the Pastors who have served the Church : Rev's H. Griswold, Bradbury Clay, Phineas Culver, Nathaniel Cul- ver, Barney Allen, Samuel Marshall, Amos Stearns, Daniel Harring- ton, Joseph B. Wilkins, J. O. Mason, William Smith, George Fish- er, and James L. Douglass, who is the present Pastor. The Dea- cons who have served the Church are as follows: Daniel Cook, Elijah Garrison, John Simmons, Samuel Cook, and Morrel Baker, all of whom have either died or removed. Present Deacons- Wil- liam Brayton, Whitman Vaughn, Russell Wivegar, Jason Corning.
BAPTIST CHURCHI AT COMSTOCK'S LANDING.
This Church was first organized in . 1789 by the name of the "First Baptist Church of Westfield." Rev. Sherman Babcock was the first Pastor, and continued in charge for several years, after which the Church was for some time without a Pastor, but had oc- casional preaching by licentiates. In 1807 Rev. David Hulbert be- came the Pastor and continued as such until 1811, after which James Rogers, a licentiate, served until 1813, when the Rev. D. Hulbert again supplied the Church. In 1816 Rev. Harris Griswold became the Pastor, and continued as such until Dec. 13th, 1823, when he was dismissed at his own request. In 1825 Rev. Amos Stearns be-
TOWN OF FORT ANN.
came the Pastor and continued until 1830. after which Rev. Barney Allen served until 1834. Rev. George Witherell succeeded him and remained until 1836, when Elder Norris became Pastor. He served until 1837, after which Rev. Levi Scofield became Pastor and con- tinned in charge until 1838, when Elder Stearns returned and took the Pastoral charge. He remained until 1842, when Elder Enos Mine became Pastor, and continued until 1843. His successor, Rev. Caleb C. Gurr, remained until 1846, when Rev. Nelson Combs took the Pastoral charge. He served the Church until 1848, and was succeded by Rev. Amos R. Wells, who is the present Pastor.
The first Meeting House, erected in 1807, was located about three miles South-east from the present Church. About three years after- wards the present building was raised and partly finished. In 1844 it was completed in modern style. In 1840 the Church was legally incorporated by the name of the "Second Baptist Church and So- ciety of Fort Ann and Whitehall." The first Deacons were Reuben Baker, Shubal Mason, Truman Mason, Cromer Mason. Present Deacons-John Turner, George Johnson, Asa P. Church. Reuben Baker is the Clerk. The present number of members is about 74.
The Presbyterian Church at Fort Ann Village was organized about twenty-seven years ago. It has only about twenty-five mem- bers, and they have been without a Pastor for several years. There is also a Protestant Methodist Church a short distance North of West Fort Ann ; but we were unable to obtain any statistics in re- terence to it.
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MAP OF WHITEHALL.
WHITEHALL.
This town, bearing the name of Skencesborough, was organized in 1778. It derived its name from Major Skeene, who held a grant of' land from England. The town and large tracts adjoining it were embraced in the grant.
The surface of the town isdiversified. The soil is principally stiff clay, well adapted to grass. Wood Creek, the largest stream that passes through this town, runs in a northerly direction through Fort Ann, and empties into Lake Champlain at Whitehall Village, where it affords all necessary milling privileges.
Whitehall Village, which is the only business place in the town. will be described in another part of this work. The public roads, except the Granville Turnpike, are generally, at most seasons of the year, in very bad condition. Plank roads are much needed.
Whitehall is bounded on the North by Dresden and Vermont, on the East by Hampton, on the South by Granville and Fort Ann, and on the West by Fort Ann. The population, according to the Cen- sus of 1845 was 3,954-males, 1976 ; females, 1978. Number of Acres of improved land, 17,666. The quantity of Grain raised in one year was as follows : Barley, 192 bushels ; Peas, 2,312; Beans. 113 ; Buckwheat, 765 ; Turnips, 143; Potatoes, 33,695 ; Wheat. 1,331; Corn, 13,579; Ryc, 2,262; Oats, 29,076; Flax, 455 lbs. Number of Head of Neat Cattle, 3,140. Cows, 1,350; Horses, 711 ; Sheep, 13,791; Hogs. 1,327.
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TOWN OF WHITEHALL.
We annex the names of those who held the principal offices while the town was called Skeenesborough. In 1778 Levi Stockwell and Daniel Brundage were elected Suprvisors ; James Burroughs, Town Clerk ; Zebulon 'Tubbs, Thomas Wilson, and Joseph Earle, Asses- sors ; William Higley, Constable. Daniel Brundage was elected Su- pervisor in 1779, Levi Stockwell in 1780, Silas Childs in 1782, 1783 and 1784, James Burroughs, 1884. In 1781 and 1785 the names of the Supervisors were not recorded.
The principal officers who have served since the name of the town was changed from Skeenesborough to Whitehall, are as follows :
SUPERVISORS.
Daniel Earle,
1786
Melancthon Wheeler, 1816
Joel Adams,
1786
to 1820, inclusive.
Jeremiah Burroughs,
1787
Daniel Earle, 1821
Cornelius Jones,
1788
to 1833 inclusive.
do
1789
George Barney, 1834
do
1790
to 1840, inclusive.
do
1791
E. A. Martin, 1841
. Thomas Lyon,
1792
to 1843, inclusive.
Daniel Earle,
1793
Dennis Jones, 1844
Jeremiah Burroughs,
1794
John H. Boyd,
1845
to 1797, inclusive.
P. C. Hitchcock, do
1847
Daniel Earle,
1800
do 1849
to 1815, inclusive.
Dan S. Wright, 1850
TOWN CLERKS.
James Burroughs,
1779
Asa Noyes, 1792
do
1780
do 1793
Not recorded,
1781
George Ackley,
1794
James Burroughs,
1782
to 1797, inclusive.
to 1784, inclusive.
Gidcon Tafft, 179 8
Not recorded, 1785
to 1802, inclusive.
Isaac Danks,
1786
George Ackley, 1803
B. Richardson.
1787
Gideon Tafft, 1804
to 1791, inclusive.
to 1807, inclusive.
1846
Nathaniel Earle, 1798 do 1799
John H. Boyd, 1848
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TOWN OF WHITEHALL.
Nathaniel Hall,
1308
E. W. Parker, 1834
Justin Smith,
1322
Gideon Tafft,
1836
to 1825, inclusive.
Andrew Anderson, 1841
Gideon Tafft, 1826
to 1844, inclusive.
to 1830, inclusive.
Robert Doig, jr., 1845
J. G. Buel,
1831
to 1847, inclusive.
Gideon Tafft,
1832
Henry Gibson, 1948
James Caldwell,
1833
Horatio N. Parker, 1850
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Ransom Harlow,
1830
Robert Doig, jr.,
1841
William H. Parker,
1831
do
1842
Ransom Harlow,
1831 · Renselaer Wright,
1843
John H. Boyd,
1832
do
1844
Jacob Searl,
1833
Henry Gaylord,
1845
J. R. Smith,
1834
Robert Doig, jr.,
1846
Henry Gaylord,
1835
Horace Stowell,
1847
John H. Boyd,
1836
- - Fish,
1848
Dennis Jones,
1837
Henry Gaylord,
1849
do
1838
Fish,
1849
Henry Gaylord,
1839
Robert Doig, jr.,
1850
John H. Boyd,
1840
VILLAGE OF WHITEHALL.
This is the largest village in the County, and is so situated, at the head of Lake Champlain, that the whole business between New York and Canada passes through it; consequently, the place must still continue to grow. The village is necessarily built on an une- ven, rocky foundation, and at wet seasons of the year the streets are very muddy, the soil being composed of stiff clay. It contains five Churches, (one Presbyterian, one Methodist Episcopal, one Baptist, one Episcopal and one Catholic, ) two Printing Offices, two Banks, four Hotels, a Post Office, two Lodges and one Encampment of Odd Fellows, one Division of Sons of Temperance, and one Tent of Rechabites.
This village was incorporated in 1820. Its present population,
to 1821, inclusive.
do
1835
Nathaniel Hall, 1823
to 1840, inclusive.
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according to the Census just completed, is 3,234-males, 1,591; fe- males, 1,643. The oldest person in the village is 87. Only six per- sons exceed 80. The Saratoga and Washington Rail Road, and the Northern Canal terminate at this place. A Tunnel is being con- structed through about the centre of the village, in order that pas- sengers may be conveyed directly to the boats. The length of the Tunnel is about 700 feet ; the depth, at the deepest place, 53 feet. and the cost of constructing it will be $100,000. The Rutland Rail ' Road enters the village at the extreme South end of it. It is com- pleted for nearly a mile, and is handsomely constructed, under the supervision of P. H. Green, Esq., Engineer.
The first settler in the village was Major Skecne, who remained here until 1775, when, being a royalist, he was taken prisoner, with his family, by a detachment of Volunteers from Connecticut .*
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
DRUGGISTS.
LAWYERS.
Dr. Wright,
John H. Boyd,
Kirby & Monro,
Robert Doig, jr.,
House & Turner.
A. T. Bush,
CLOTHING STORES.
David Wilson,
L. Jacobs & Co.
Henry Gibson,
PROVISION STORE.
Joseph Potter,
S. Carver & Son.
E. E. Davis,
PRINTERS. Fletcher Park,
II. T. Blanchard, (Chronicle, 9th J. D. Blount, Vol.,) O. F. Davis.
HAT AND CAP STORES.
Watkins & Murray, (Democrat, 5th Vol.) BOOK SELLERS.
J. T. Buel,
C. W. Anderson.
House & Turner,
PLASTER MILL.
Dan S. Wright.
A. Martin.
* It is reported that in order to retain possession of property that he was to hold "while:his wife remained above ground," he had her body placed in a leaden coffin after she died, and kept her in his house until he was arrested, when she was buried in a door-yard nov in possession of one of the citizens.
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TOWN OF WHITEHALL.
MERCHANTS.
James H. H. Parke,
M. J. Myers & Co., ( Forwarding, ) J. McClency.
John C. Adams, (Hardware,)
A. A. Johnson,
John Kirtland,
James McGhee, Bascom & Gaylord, L. acobs,
Orson Day,
S. T. & H. C. Jillson,
Kirby & Monro,
A. H. Griswold, (Storing.)
D. M. Russegue,
R. C. Johnson, John C. Black, (Forwarding,) A. Martin & Co.,
M. Ostheim, W. F. McGhee,
J. C. Burdet, ( Agent, )
R. C. Johnson, J. C. Griswold, J. Polley & Son.
HOTEL KEEPERS.
Joseph Allen, (Phoenix Hotel. ) A. Geralds, (Mansion House,) Messrs. Scovill (Union States,) Hitchens, (American,)
E. Dills, G. E. Dunson,
William Connor,
TIN AND SHEET IRON SHOPS.
D. P. & L. N. Nye, H. Blin. G. S. Griswold,
John B. Merritt.
CARPET FACTORY.
William Wait.
GROCERS.
J. Hart,
William McLachlin, Simon Green,
Cyrus B. Jilson,
Stephen Carver,
Elijah Weaver,
Dwight & Brown, (Forwarding, }
William Patterson. (Toy,)
E. H. Bartlett,
F. Schuyler,
James R. Broughton,
F. Warren,
G. E. Dunson,
D. H. Tallmon, Vaughn & Co.
J. T. Buel, (Toy,)
A. Martin & Co., William Mitchell, N. T. Jillson,
H. Allen, Edward Wells,
Prindle.
BLACKSMITHS.
K. Goodwin,
J. Madigan, W. Fosdick,
H. Day,
P. Wells,
William Aller .. . BOOT AND SHOE STORES.
F. H. Griswold, (Agent.) C. W. Andrus,
Charles Chapin. IRON FOUNDRIES.
D. P. & L. N. Nye, A. N. & W. D. Merrills,
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TOWN OF WHITEHALL.
PHYSICIANS.
Dr. Monro,
" Woodward,
" Hubbard,
" Kirby,
" Wright,
" Twitchell, (Dentist,)
" Porter,
" Root,
" Ira Wright, (Homepathy,).
" Wolcott,
" Harrington, (Dentist. )
HARNESS MAKERS.
D. Penfield,
S. T. & H. C. Jillson,
J. McClure.
WAGON MAKERS.
A. G. Bristol,
J. Greenough,
J. C. Bristol,
H. G. Starr.
BARBERS.
J. Benjamin,
F. Schuyler,
J. Lloyd,
E. Brown,
G. Davis,
G. S. Moore.
BAKERS.
E. Wells,
J. Wilkinson.
JEWELLERS.
H. A. Griswold,
Joseph Bunce. MILLER.
Thaddeus T. Cozzens.
MACHINIST.
Elisha Scott.
MILLINERS.
Mrs. McCoun, Mrs. C. Miller, Mrs. Church.
TAILORS.
Edward Klegg,
E. Lusher,
A. McNeely.
E. & A. Austin.
PACKET AND TOWING OFFICE.
Eddy & Mann,
TELEGRAPH OFFICE.
H. B. Marsh.
AGRICULURAL IMPLEMENT MAKERS,
S. M. & J. S Sherman.
'LANNERS.
S. T. & H. C. Jillson.
MEAT MARKETS.
Smith & Osgood,
S. T. Jillson, Bartlett. LIVERY STABLE.
Lucius Wilkinson.
CARPENTERS.
Charles Wright,
T. H. Clark,
H. R. Ormsbee, Swan,
Wilson Baker, Charles Valient,
Lewis Landruff,
D. Blanchard, Geo. Baker,
Josiah Hart.
AXE-HELVE TURNING SHOP. William Mitchell,
WOQD TURNER.
J. Moore.
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TOWN OF WHITEHALL ..
CABINET ROOMS.
SHOE MAKERA
M. Richardson, John Bennett,
James Tierney, Thomas & Co.,
J. C. & T. D. Chapman, Curtis Adams.
S. T. & H. C. Jillson,
Fordice HI. Griswold.
J. K. Hall.
MARBLE SHOP.
FORWARDERS.
M. Collins.
Hooker & Co.,
GUN SMITH.
Travis & Co.
Alonzo Selden,
The Whitehall Post Office was established in 1796. W. G. Wol- cott is the present Post Master.
W. W. Cook's Planing Machine is located between East Bay and the Lake.
The Commercial Bank of Whitehall went into operation on the 15th of Aug., 1849, with a capital of $108,200. The circulating notes of the Bank are secured wholly by Stock of this State and of the United States, deposited with the Comptroller. The following are the names of the Directors : A. II. Griswold, O. F. Blount, W. W. Cook, M. O. Blin, G. A. Austin, M. T. Clough, H. G. Tisdale. H. N. Graves, H. G. Hewitt, S. Corning, C. Boardman, R. C. John- son, and T. T. Vaughan. The Officers are, A. H. Griswold, Presi- dent, O. F. Blount, Vice President, and C. M. Davison, Cashier.
The Bank of Whitehall was established in 1831. H. W. Palmer is the present Cashier, and D. Jones the President. These are all the statistics we could obtain.
Champlain Division, No. 267, Sons of Temperance, has been insti- tuted about two years. Whitehall Lodge, I. O. of O. F., was insti- tuted in 1841. , Kashaguana Lodge, I. O. of O. F., was instituted. in 1848. Horicon Encampment, I. O. of O.F., was instituted some time since. There is a Tent of Rechabites in the Village.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF WHITEHALL.
This Church was organized in 1840. Elder Hotchkiss, from East Poultney, Vt., was the first officiating minister. He was employed here only half of the time. In 1842 Elder Haskel was called to pre- side over the Church. In 1847 Elder Grant was called ; but soon after Elder Cannon was settled, and is still Pastor. The first
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TOWN OF WHITEHALL.
Clerk was W. W. Cook. Present Clerk-H. Reynolds, Treasurer- W. F Cook.
This Church commenced under rather unfavorable circumstances. The prospects were at first discouraging ; but the Church is now in a prosperous condition. The present number of members is about 50. In 1847 they purchased the Church building from the Episco- paleans, for the sum of $2000. This building was erected in 1837, at a cost of about $5000. The bell cost $400 ..
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
This Church was organized in 1819, though as early as 1810 a Church was organized under the name of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Mr. White as Pastor. Mr. White left in 1812, and for six or eight years afterwards the Church had no stated preaching. The Associate Reformed Church was finally disbanded ; and the present Church organized, chiefly from its remaining officers and members, five of whom were males, and nine females. For nearly three years after the organization they were without a l'astor. The pulpit was suppled for a short time by Dr. Peters and Rev. Mr. Knox; and during the year 1821 Rev. Ralph Robinson preached every alternate Sabbath. This may be consid- ered the first stated preaching after the removal of Mr. White. The Rev. John R. Coe, the first Pastor of the present Church, was installed in 1822. He officiated until 1823, when he died, aged 24 years. Rev. John Kennedy, the second Pastor, was installed in 1824. He was a native of Ireland, and a popular speaker. During his ministry large accessions were made to the Church, there being an increase of 130 members. 31 were removed by death, dismission and suspension, leaving the total number in communion 146. Mr. Kennedy was dismissed in 1832. He was in the same year succeed- ed by Rev. Archibald Fleming, who served until 1837, when he was dismissed. Rev. Lewis Kellogg took charge of the Church in 1837, and is still its Pastor. During the 13 years he has officiated the number of members has increased nearly two-fold. There are now nearly 300 communicants.
The timber for the Church edifice was collected by Gen. Williams in 1806. Gen. Williams died before its erection ; but a year or two afterwards his widow and son (Col. John William, now residing in
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TOWN OF WHITEHALL.
Salem,) completed the building, and presented to the Society a lot of land from which $2000 were realized. The building was taken down in 1826, and a new one constructed on its present site. In 1838 it was enlarged, and a Lecture Room was added to it in 1842. The efforts of the late Peter J. H. Myers probably conduced much to the prosperity of the Church.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
This Church was organized in the year 1823. It then consisted of one male and four female members, and after its formation it was regularly visited by Circuit Preachers. In 1823 Rev. George Smith was the preacher in charge ; in 1824, Rev. Orrin Pier ; in 1826, Rev Elijah Crain ; in 1827, Rev Wesley P Lake ; in 1828, Rev Hi ram Meeker ; in 1829, Rev James Quinlan ; in 1830, Rev Elijah Crawford ; in 1831, Rev Samuel Covel ; in 1332 and 1833, Rev E. Andrews ; in 1834 and 1835, Rev J. M. Weaver; in 1836 and 1837. Rev C. R. Wilkins : in 1838, Rev P. P. Harrower; in 1839, Rev W. B. Wood ; in 1840, Rev James Caugnhey ; in 1841, Rev Danicl F Page ; in 1842 and 1843, Rev John Haslan ; in 1844, Rev Thomas F Kirby ; in 1845, Rev Russel Z Mason ; in 1846, Rev R U Robert- son ; in 1847, Rev Bishop Isabell ; in 1848, Rev Daniel F Page, (who died at this station ;) in 1849, Rev M M Ludlam ; in 1850, Rev W Amer, who is the preacher now in charge. The present Stewards are D Baldwin, N Monroe, W Lyons, Ira Lacca and Jason Miller. The present number of members is 70. The Church edifice was built of brick, and has recently been repaired and improved at an expense of $2000.
(There is an Episcopal Church and Society in Whitehall ; but not having access to the records we are unable to give any statis tics.
There is also a Catholic Church there, but we could not ob tain any reliable information relative to its history.
WHITEHALL ACADEMY.
This Institution was established and incorporated by the Regents of the University of this State, in the Fall of 1818. Present value of Academy Buildings and Lot, $3.367 00
- 164 89 Value of Library,
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TOWN OF WHITEHALL.
Value of Philosophical Apparatus, - . - 169 90
Whole number of Students, first term,
76
66 66 term ending April 10 1850, 105
The following are the names of the Trustees, all of whom, except Joseph Jillson, are Members of the present Board: Hiram Eddy, President ; Atherton Hall, Secretary and Treasurer ; Rev L Kel- log, John H Boyd, W W Cook, Joseph Potter, Robert Doig, jr, L Root, W E Caldwell, A H Griswold, Geo S Griswold, Oliver Bas- com, Anson Parks, Mason O Blin, Justin A Smith, G Dayton.
The present Teachers are, Werden Reynolds, A M, Principal ; Miss Mary J Mills, Preceptress ; Miss Harriet Wood, Teacher of Music and Drawing.
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MAP OF DRESDEN.
DRESDEN,
This town and Putnam were originally included in Westfield, and were afterwards set off as one town. In 1823 the town was divided and Dresden organized. It is bounded on the North by Putnam, East by Lake Champlain, South by Whitehall, and West by Lake George. It is a wild, mountainous township, abounding with Bears and Wolves. Deer are occasionally seen. It is covered with a heavy growth of timber, and is situated between Lakes Champlain and George. The average width of the territory, between the Lakes, is about six miles ; consequently the township ought to be considered of more value for its timber than it is at present. A ve- ry few acres of land are under cultivation- The town is so difficult of access that it is almost impossible to get to it, except by way of the Lakes. It contains no places of business, but has about thirty saw-mills. There is no Grist-mill, Tavern, Store or Grocery in the town, and no landing for Steamboats. The town is also destitute of a Post Office, and the people get their letters and papers at White- hall. The Baptist Church is the only one in Dresden.
In 1845 the population was 674-males, 369; females, 305- Number of acres of cleared land, 4,519, The amount of Grain raised in one year was as follows : Barley, 23 bushels; Peas, 875 ; Beans, 61; Buckwheat, 292 ; Turnips, 102 ; Potatoes. 1,250 ; Wheat, 686; Corn, 2,571 ; Rye, 632 ; Oats, 4.758; [lax, 121 Ibs, Head of Neat Cattle, 815 ; Cows, 297 ; Horses, 142; Sheep, 1,725 ; Hogs, 338.
We annex a list of the principal Town Officers since the or ganization.
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TOWN OF DRESDEN.
SUPERVISORS.
Isaac Boomer,
1824
Darius Jones, 1843
Daty Allen, do
1825
Jonathan F. MeIntyre, 1844
Elnathan Benjamin,
1826
Darius Jones,
1845
Palmer Blunt,
1827
Ralph Barber, do
1846
Elnathan Benjamin,
1828
1847
to 1830, inclusive.
Not recorded,
1848
David Barrett,
1831
Harvey Hewet,
1849
to 1841, inclusive.
Abraham O. Clements,
1850
TOWN CLERKS.
Daty Allen,
1823
Benjamin Benjamin,
1838
Abraham Clements ..
1821
to 1841, inclusive-
to 1826, inclusive-
Darius Jones.
1842
Elnathan Benjamin,
1827
William Snody,
1843
Daty Allen,
1828
to 1845, inclusive.
David Barret,
1829
Luther Carter,
1846
Amos Slater,
1830
do
1847
Ralph Barber,
1831
Samuel O- Welch,
1848
do
1832
David Barrett,
1849
Duthan Benjamin,
to 1837, inclusive-
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.
Ralph Barber,
1831
Darius Jones,
1839
R- C- Becbe,
1831
Roswell C. Beebe, 1840
Abraham Clements.
1831
David Barrett,
1840
Daniel Snody,
1832
William Snody,
1841
David Barrett,
1832
Hiram Beldin,
1842
Lyman Allen,
1832
Arnold Hewet,
1843
Duthan Benjamin,
1833
David Barrett,
1844
Roswell C. Beebe,
1833
William Snody,
1845
John H. Waters.
1834
George Buchanan,
1846
Ralph Barber,
1834
Amariah Taft,
1847
John C. Burgess,
1834
David Barrett,
1848
John H. Waters,
1835
Eleazer McMore,
1848
David Barrett,
1836
Samuel O. Welch,
1849
Iliram Beldin,
1837
Ralph Barber,
1850
Ralph Barber,
1838
Luther Carter,
1850
1833
1823 Hiram Beldin, 1842
BAPTIST CHURCH OF DRESDEN.
This Church appears to be of recent origin. The new edifice, just completed, is located near the shore of Lake Champlain, about seven miles North of Whitehall village, and two South of the resi- dence of David Barrett, Esq: The Rev C H Green is the present Pastor, and William Snody the Clerk. The present number of communicants is 42.
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Lake Horricon
Putnam.o
Lake Champlain
MAP OF PUTNAM.
PUTNAM.
This town was organized in 1806- It was named after Gen- Putnam on account of its having been the scene of some of that brave officer's exploits during the Revolutionary War- The town originally belonged to Westfield- Itis at the Northern extremity of the County, and is bounded as follows: North by Ticonderoga, East by Lake Champlain, South by Dresden, and West by Lake George. The first settlers were principally emigrants from Scot- land. The original grant of the township land belonged to Alexan- der Turner, but was subsequently purchased by John Williams, and called "John Williams' Great Patent." Among the first settlers were Obadiah Blake, Robert Cummings, John Blair, William Hutton, George Easton, Peletiah Bugbee, John Butterfield and Josiah Clark. Like Dresden, this town is mountainous ; but in the Northern part of it there are several excellent farms. The principal business of the town is done at Putnam Corners. The town contains a Post- Office and two Churches, (one Associate and one Free Will Baptist-)
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